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Toronto salon is changing what it means to be in the beauty business
When Loriebelle Nestor first left Yorkville salons to open HAIRLOVE in Toronto, she wanted to create a space that felt less intimidating and more connected to the people around it. Nearly a decade later, her salon is as much about community programs and charitable initiatives as it is about hair.Nestor, who grew up in Winnipeg in a large Filipino family, first came to Toronto in 2006. She initially worked in high-end salons in Yorkville, which gave her valuable experience in a competitive industry, but didn't reflect what she envisioned long-term."As much as it was a great starting point because there were so many salons there, I felt like I needed to create something more fit for us, the culture," she told blogTO.Her husband, Nicholas, who comes from a Haitian and French-Canadian background, was active in the music industry at the time, and shared that same vision. Together, they imagined a space that blended their diverse backgrounds, their love of art and music...
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